Midweek Meanders, Wednesday, BP Fitzherbert 6ish

**slydesigns** · 17th March 2009, 15:28

hmmm sounds like a bad idea Gary. Its a "meander" not a "round the outside" race

Which is funny coming from me... lol!

**Horse** · 17th March 2009, 15:48

Originally Posted by GSVR

Can I organise the route too... Please please please

Go for it!

I'll be there, and hopefully so will be my mate who I sold the GV250 to. As of this morning he's officially free of the dreaded L-plate!

**KiwiKat** · 17th March 2009, 16:02

Can someone post a hint of route. I might try and find you. Can't make 6.00pm. this week.

**Bonez** · 17th March 2009, 16:43

I'm going for a wee toodle tonight. Anyone else interested? Leaving in half an hour Main Str old cemetery group up. No waiting just going.

Route-Utumoi stop then reverse to the Waterfod Tav if open.

**sarahtvet** · 18th March 2009, 12:37

Originally Posted by kiwi_adam

all in all was a great evenin,
was a shame we didnt find the rain,
cheers 4 the coffee sarah, nd cheers for th ride Bones & Horse,
will definately try 4 friday!

I will bring your scarf with me tonight, not supposed to leave your clothes behind on the first visit :-)
Trying to get Scott out on Friday, he is tempted and having the blue beast to swoon over this week could just clinch it I reckon

Originally Posted by GSVR

So while the weathers still Balmy in Palmy who's gunna show for this weeks Meadner. I'll be there if I have a fuel tank!

Can I organise the route too... Please please please

Seeing as you asked so nicely and bought beer last visit

Gorgeous afternoon so will be good to get out on a pootle with the midweekers.

C ya all later

**Timaa** · 18th March 2009, 12:55

will see you all at the bp for a fuel up and some fun.

**slydesigns** · 18th March 2009, 14:02

wanted to come... not sure at the mo, new battery has just failed after only 2 weeks and Paulie has a new on coming on a courier but it will be touch and go if it gets here on time.

**Timaa** · 18th March 2009, 16:21

this is meet at bp fitzherbert isnt it, not rangitiki.?

**Horse** · 18th March 2009, 16:28

Originally Posted by Timaa

this is meet at bp fitzherbert isnt it, not rangitiki.?

Correctamundo!

**Timaa** · 18th March 2009, 16:41

yup ill be there, suiting up now

**Horse** · 18th March 2009, 21:59

Well, it was a ride of two halves. The first half was a quiet little pootle with GSVR leading, keeping the pace very moderate for our beginner. After a small loop to the south we pulled into an empty carpark at Massey for a chat, and the consensus emerged that our thirst for pootling remained, so minus our L-plater we headed Track-wards.

Unfortunately chaos soon ensued as our 5 got split into two groups by the traffic, and our leaders (sarahtvet and timaaaaaa) wandered up the garden path while the rest of us took the correct turn and thought the front two were well ahead. Eventually we were reunited at Ballance and headed home through the Gorge, going our separate ways once we hit the city.

And an interesting sidenote for Gary and Bonez - remember that txt I sent Sarah while we were waiting at Ballance - she actually received it about 25mins later as we were queuing up at Cafe Cuba for cake. So much for modern communications!

It was a good night for us fans of American Iron. Met a trio of visiting Seppo's looking for a jumping bar (we had to disappoint them - Jumping? In Palmy? On a Weds night?), turns out one of them rides a Wideglide and we steered him towards ANZA where he's thinking of renting a bike for a day or two. And then a gorgeous old EVO Electraglide with sidecar went past and parked up a little further down George St.

PS I should also mention a Mr Sly dropping into the BP on 4 wheels before we left, telling a tale of woe regarding his Trumpet's sparky bits. He's really not having a good time of it in that dept.

**sarahtvet** · 19th March 2009, 23:11

Originally Posted by Horse

Well, it was a ride of two halves.
sarahtvet and timaaaaaa) wandered up the garden path while the rest of us took the correct turn

Purely accidental of course, last time I wait for you lot thats for sure

Originally Posted by Horse

And an interesting sidenote for Gary and Bonez - remember that txt I sent Sarah while we were waiting at Ballance - she actually received it about 25mins later as we were queuing up at Cafe Cuba for cake. So much for modern communications!

If you had waited you wouldn't need t text me, am I nagging yet

Originally Posted by Horse

It was a good night for us fans of American Iron. Met a trio of visiting Seppo's looking for a jumping bar (we had to disappoint them - Jumping? In Palmy? On a Weds night?), turns out one of them rides a Wideglide and we steered him towards ANZA where he's thinking of renting a bike for a day or two. And then a gorgeous old EVO Electraglide with sidecar went past and parked up a little further down George St..

Harleys everywhere last night for sure. Maybe he will join us tomorrow, he has the directions and mobile number so providing high flyers didn't wear him out you never know. Can look forward to the return trip to Alaska next year maybe

Originally Posted by Horse

PS I should also mention a Mr Sly dropping into the BP on 4 wheels before we left, telling a tale of woe regarding his Trumpet's sparky bits. He's really not having a good time of it in that dept.

So nice to have the caged visitors on a wednesday to see us off when they can't come play. Memo to put mobile in a different pocket so no distractions when I am trying to catch up with you lot.

Poor Sly, sounds like he had a crap day for sure, apart from the beach start

I am sure his bronze beauty will be on top form again soon if he he has anything to say about it. Looking forward to riding the two daytonas again together soon

**slydesigns** · 20th March 2009, 10:24

Well I had promised to meet someone on the ride that day and felt bad if I had been a no show. So this way they realised the bike actually was dead and I wasn't piking out.

Originally Posted by sarahtvet

...apart from the beach start

That was the start of the crap day. Infact that started the night before on arrival at the beach but thats all done and dusted now. I should focus on the bike, Eleanor needs a little repair work

Originally Posted by Horse

so minus our L-plater we headed Track-wards.

What L plater did you all lose along the way?

**Horse** · 20th March 2009, 10:29

Originally Posted by slydesigns

Well I had promised to meet someone on the ride that day and felt bad if I had been a no show. So this way they realised the bike actually was dead and I wasn't piking out.

Fair enough - any progress with the electrics? That must be driving you mad.

What L plater did you all lose along the way?

Maria - she was a bit tired and felt that the initial quiet loop was enough for her - she's still getting her "sea legs".

**sarahtvet** · 20th March 2009, 10:43

Originally Posted by slydesigns

Well I had promised to meet someone on the ride that day and felt bad if I had been a no show. So this way they realised the bike actually was dead and I wasn't piking out.

Would never call you a piker

Hope the week got better, see you later?